We urge members to stay current on upcoming bird walks, field trips and programs through the website. Our calendar of events provides the dates and description of all of our activities. The link for registration for these events and other details are listed. Go to libertybirdalliance.org. The UPDATES simply list the schedule of upcoming activities and direct you to the website to learn more!
Our regular monthly programs are scheduled from September through May and generally occur on the third Friday of each month. The programs are held at the Upper Dublin Public Library, 520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034. The programs begin at 7:00 PM but come early to enjoy the refreshments served in advance of the program. All are welcome and we encourage in person participation. The programs are also available via zoom. We request that everyone preregister for the programs so reminders or changes can be sent to everyone in advance.
Friday January 17, 2025, 7:00PM
Dr. Jeffrey Buler
Recent Discoveries About Migratory Bird Ecology Using Radar and Telemetry
Dr. Buler will share highlights of recent and ongoing research by his lab and colleagues in the field of aeroecology: the study of the ecology of flying animals aloft. He will talk about how he uses weather radar and radio telemetry technologies to make new discoveries into the impacts of light pollution on migrating birds and the aquatic nature of Purple Martins in our region.
Learn more about this program and register for this January Program through our website at libertybirdalliance.org.
Come join volunteers from the Liberty Bird Alliance as we participate in the upcoming winter cycle of the Audubon Climate Watch Community Science Program. Our volunteers will be conducting a dozen “point counts” in each of ten “Climate Squares” in Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties. Contact Nilesh Shah, Wyncote Audubon’s Climate Watch Coordinator at libertybirdalliance@gmail.com. if you would like to participate on one of our Climate Watch Teams.
FIELD TRIPS
THERE IS NO SCHEDULED FIELD TRIP IN JANUARY!
We had a very successful field trip to the Edwin Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge this month. A dozen people participated in the trip and we saw over 40 species. A trip to Barnegat Light to see winter ducks is in the works. Please check our website regularly to sign up for our upcoming trips.
BIRD TOWN PENNSYLVANIA BIRD WALKS
All are welcome to participate, including new birders and experienced birders alike. Bring binoculars if you have them; wear comfortable footwear and clothing. Come see some of our year round residents that frequent these areas. There is always a chance to catch an unusual or unexpected species too. No preregistration is required unless otherwise indicated.
CHELTENHAM BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:30 AM TO 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2025
High School Park
Montgomery Avenue and High School Road, Elkins Park, PA 19027
Bird Walk Leader: Judith Gratz
ABINGTON BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Lorimer Park
183 Moredon Road, Huntingdon Pike, PA 19006
Bird Walk Leader: Jennifer Sherwood
LOWER GWYNEDD BIRD TOWN BIRD WALK
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Bird Walk Leader: Stephen Saffier
Location to be determined - please check website
CHECK OUT THE “CALENDAR” ON THE LIBERTY BIRD ALLIANCE WEBSITE TO KEEP UP WITH SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS!
